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Elk Fork Lake
Fishing lake · Ripley, West Virginia
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03159750, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUG FORK AT STATTS MILLS, WV (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elk Fork Lake?
- Elk Fork Lake is a fishing lake in Ripley, West Virginia.
- Can you swim at Elk Fork Lake?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Elk Fork Lake rated?
- Elk Fork Lake in Ripley, West Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 107 reviews.
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